Article
Biology
Daniel Nunez-Leon, Gerardo A. Cordero, Xenia Schlindwein, Per Jensen, Esther Stoeckli, Marcelo R. Sanchez-Villagra, Ingmar Werneburg
Summary: The study found that early ontogeny remains highly conservative during the process of domestication evolution, while disproportionate limb growth in the latter part of development better explains the intense selection for industrial-scale production in the last 100 years.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Zoology
Caleb Califre Martins, Adrian Ardila-Camacho, Fernando Acevedo, Atilano Contreras-Ramos
Summary: Platyneuromus van der Weele is a dobsonfly genus endemic to Mexico and Central America with three valid species. Their larvae are exclusively aquatic, feeding on aquatic invertebrates or sometimes small vertebrates, and inhabiting clean and well oxygenated lotic ecosystems. This study describes the larvae of Platyneuromus reflexus for the first time, as well as the larva of a probable undescribed species from mountainous areas of western Mexico. A key for the identification of known larvae of this poorly known dobsonfly genus is also provided.
ZOOLOGISCHER ANZEIGER
(2021)
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Yunlan Jiang, Lu Yue, Fan Yang, Jessica P. Gillung, Shaun L. Winterton, Benjamin W. Price, Atilano Contreras-Ramos, Fumio Hayashi, Ulrike Aspoeck, Horst Aspoeck, David K. Yeates, Ding Yang, Xingyue Liu
Summary: The breakup of Pangaea has played a crucial role in shaping the biogeographical patterns of terrestrial biotas since the Middle Jurassic, with aquatic insects presenting valuable insights into biogeographical hypotheses due to their unique distribution patterns and divergences. The phylogeny of Megaloptera, based on extensive mitochondrial genome sequencing, indicates deep divergences predating Pangaea's breakup, with subsequent intergeneric divergences driven by both vicariance and dispersal during the Cretaceous, resulting in complex and incongruent biogeographical signals. The colonization of corydalids from Eurasia to the south and Eurasian alderflies from the south to the north during the Cretaceous demonstrates diverse dispersal patterns in response to shifting continents.
Article
Plant Sciences
Anna E-Vojtko, Robert R. Junker, Francesco de Bello, Lars Gotzenberger
Summary: This study integrated floral traits into the dimensions of plant form and function and found that floral traits play an independent role in the variation of plant traits. Flower size is positively correlated with plant size and leaf size, and mating system is one of the most important traits across different plant tissue/organ types.
Article
Entomology
Yuezheng Tu, Aili Lin, Yunlan Jiang, Xingyue Liu
Summary: The Neoneuromus genus is a group of large megalopteran insects, comprising 13 species endemic to the Oriental region. The study revealed that tRNA and rRNAs genes of Neoneuromus species provide important phylogenetic signals for evolutionary analysis.
JOURNAL OF ASIA-PACIFIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Samuel C. Ginther, Hayley Cameron, Craig R. White, Dustin J. Marshall
Summary: The study aims to investigate the prevalence of different reproductive metrics in species and analyze their relationships and compatibility. The results show that ambiguous reproductive metrics are generally poor predictors of reproductive mass per year, and the lack of data hinders the construction of comprehensive reproductive mass indicators.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Yuezheng Tu, Xingyue Liu
Summary: Neochauliodes van der Weele, 1909 is the largest genus of the subfamily Chauliodinae of the megalopteran family Corydalidae, currently with 47 described species. Here we report a new species, Neochauliodes triangulatus sp. nov., from western Yunnan, China, belonging to the Neochauliodes bowringi species-group, confirmed to be different from other species based on morphological and molecular evidence.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ying Zhang, Hengyu Zhang, Yunfeng Zhao, Xiaojing Zhou, Jie Du, Runqing Yang
Summary: The study utilized joint allometric scaling models and random regression models to characterize and map QTLs for the relative growth of body components and metabolic traits relative to body weights in broilers. Identified QTLs and highly linked markers could be utilized in marker-assisted breeding programs to improve the quality and standards of broiler meat products.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
M. C. Yates, D. M. Glaser, J. R. Post, M. E. Cristescu, D. J. Fraser, A. M. Derry
Summary: Estimation of organism abundance is challenging in ecology. A study integrating allometric scaling coefficients into models of eDNA concentration and abundance demonstrated that individual body size distribution can influence population-level eDNA production rates. Incorporating allometric scaling may improve predictive models of eDNA concentration as an indicator of abundance in nature.
Article
Entomology
Xingyue Liu, Fumio Hayashi, Agostino Letardi
Summary: In this study, a new species of the oriental endemic fishfly genus Ctenochauliodes, Ctenochauliodes denticulatus sp. nov., is reported from central Vietnam. The new species is characterized by unique male gonocoxites 11 with robust, clavate gonostyli 11, and an updated key to the species of Ctenochauliodes is provided.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Quang Minh Dinh, Ton Huu Duc Nguyen, Ngon Trong Truong, Lam Nguyen-Ngoc
Summary: The study found that the growth pattern and condition factor of Periophthalmus gracilis varied with sex, size, season, month, and site. These findings are important for fish resource assessment and sustainable development.
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Gary C. Packard
Summary: Various protocols used to study allometric variation in male stag beetles' exaggerated mandibles can lead to unsupported conclusions. Reanalysis of data shows all datasets form S-shaped distributions well described by a four-parameter sigmoid function, with no discontinuity or dimorphism present.
BIOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Ang Li, Jiaqi Li, Lulei Liu, Suyan Xue, Ling Zhu, Yuze Mao
Summary: The effect of morphological traits on the body weight of Pacific abalone was studied. Shell length and shell width were found to be significantly positively correlated with body weight. Path analysis showed that shell length significantly affected the body weight of one strain, while shell width had significant effects only at one age group. Both shell length and shell width significantly affected the body weight of another strain. The results suggest that selection for a higher shell length growth rate may lead to variation in shell morphological traits and that shell length can be used as an effective morphological trait for selective breeding to increase body weight.
AQUACULTURE INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Behavioral Sciences
Arielle Baskin-Sommers, Inti A. Brazil
Summary: This review discusses the attentional mechanism in psychopathic individuals and explores its potential in explaining the complexity of psychopathic behavior.
TRENDS IN COGNITIVE SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Osman M. Ramadan, Ahmed H. Abdel-Kareem, Ibrahim A. El-Azab, Hala R. Abousafa
Summary: This paper aims to study and understand the shear behavior of RC T-beams and the contribution of the flange to their shear capacity. Experimental results showed that increasing the flange thickness and width significantly enhanced the shear strength of T-beams. Based on the test and finite element analysis, a simplified method was proposed to consider the effect of the flange on shear capacity.
Article
Zoology
Andres Ramirez Ponce, Leonardo Delgado, Yoshua Soto
Summary: This paper describes and discusses the new species Epectinaspis canoi and its similarities with other species of the genus. It also provides a modification of the taxonomic key for this genus. Additionally, Balanogonia constricta Paucar-Cabrera is rediscovered and illustrated with information on its geographical distribution and habits.
STUDIES ON NEOTROPICAL FAUNA AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Andres Ramirez-Ponce, Oscar Galindo
Summary: This article describes and illustrates the new species Heterosternus galindorum (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelini) found in the state of Puebla, Mexico. It provides keys to identify males of Heterosternus Dupont, along with photographs, a comparative table of morphological characters, and a distribution map of the genus.
STUDIES ON NEOTROPICAL FAUNA AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Caleb Califre Martins, Horst Aspoeck, Ulrike Aspoeck, Atilano Contreras-Ramos
Summary: A new species of the genus Alena is described and a detailed morphological study is presented. The genus is found to be monophyletic, with the subgenus Aztekoraphidia and Mexicoraphidia closely related. The study also proposes a hypothesis about the biogeographic history of the genus.
ARTHROPOD SYSTEMATICS & PHYLOGENY
(2022)
Article
Biology
Viridiana Vega-Badillo, Rodolfo Jonathan Cancino-Lopez, Caleb Califre Martins, Atilano Contreras-Ramos
Summary: The new genus Zaragozapirhidius differs from other genera in terms of antenna and mouthpart structures, sharing similarities with the Old-World genus Blattivorus but having postocular ommatidia, which the latter lacks.
Article
Zoology
Oscar Perez-Flores, Juan Pablo Botero, Andres Ramirez-Ponce
Summary: Two new species of Disteniidae from Oaxaca, Mexico are described and distinguished from closely related species. New state records are provided for previously discovered species. A complete checklist of species recorded in Mexico is included.
STUDIES ON NEOTROPICAL FAUNA AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Rodolfo J. Cancino-Lopez, Caleb C. Martins, Atilano Contreras-Ramos
Summary: Approximately 340 species of Neuroptera from ten families have been recorded in Mexico, with the Tacana volcano in Chiapas being the northernmost representative of the Central American volcanic range. Recent surveys in the region have discovered 31 new species and two new genera, mostly from Central and South America. The Neuroptera of the Tacana volcano are primarily Neotropical with some Nearctic taxa.
Article
Plant Sciences
Caleb C. Martins, Adrian Ardila-Camacho, Sara Lariza Rivera-Gasperin, John D. Oswald, Xingyue Liu, Atilano Contreras-Ramos
Summary: This article provides a global synonymical checklist of the species and higher taxa of the insect order Megaloptera, including both extant and extinct taxa. It also provides geographic distribution data and summary information for the number of species. The article summarizes the increase of knowledge about the diversity of the Megaloptera fauna and provides updated keys to the classification of the taxa.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF TAXONOMY
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Rodolfo J. Cancino-Lopez, Claudia E. Moreno, Atilano Contreras-Ramos
Summary: This study analyzed the distribution and diversity of lacewings along an elevation gradient and found that species richness decreased with increasing altitude, while diversity and potential richness were higher at intermediate elevations. There was also evidence of species turnover and niche specialization at different elevations.
Article
Zoology
Santiago Zaragoza-Caballero, Martin Leonel Zurita-Garcia, Andres Ramirez-Ponce
Summary: This article presents a morphology-based phylogenetic analysis of the genus Photinus, including representatives previously assigned to Macrolampis and Ellychnia. The study examines a total of 137 terminals, 15 genera, and 135 morphological characters. The research discusses the relevance of genital morphology, photogenic organs, and bioluminescence to the delimitation of these genera, offering insights into their correlation with other morphological structures. Additionally, the article proposes new combinations and names for certain species.
ZOOLOGISCHER ANZEIGER
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Victor Moctezuma, Andres Ramirez-Ponce, Daniel Curoe
Summary: This study describes and illustrates a new species of Bolboceratidae from Mexico, named Bolbelasmus (Bolbelasmus) quinquestriatus n. sp. The unique characteristic of this new species is the presence of five striae on the elytra between the humeral callus and the elytral suture, which is considered as a diagnostic feature for the genus Eucanthus. Therefore, Eucanthus is proposed as a subgenus of Bolbelasmus. An updated identification key and photographs of related species are provided.
ANNALES DE LA SOCIETE ENTOMOLOGIQUE DE FRANCE
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Jorge Ayala-Berdon, Margarita Martinez Gomez, Andres Ramirez Ponce, Rene Beamonte-Barrientos, Jorge Vazquez, Olga Nelly Rodriguez-Pena
Summary: This study aimed to identify the factors that influence the selection of prey hardness in a community of insectivorous bats. The results showed that the diet of these bats mainly consisted of Diptera, Neuroptera, Lepidoptera, and Coleoptera. Prey hardness was positively correlated with temperature, bat's body weight, cranial variables, and ultrasonic call variables.
Article
Zoology
Viridiana Vega-Badillo, Andres Ramirez-Ponce, Santiago Zaragoza-Caballero
Summary: One new genus, Halffterus gen. nov., of Phengodidae is described with one new species, H. kawsay sp. nov., from Peru. It is the 42nd genus assigned to the beetle family Phengodidae in the New World. The new genus is most similar to Steneuryopa Wittmer, 1986 and Cleidella but also possesses unique features such as a ventral comb on the first tarsomere of protarsus, reductions in wing venation, and mandibles clearly crossed. Photographs, plates, and a distribution map are provided.
STUDIES ON NEOTROPICAL FAUNA AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Yesenia Marquez-Lopez, Caleb C. Martins, Atilano Contreras-Ramos
Summary: Paranthaclisis stangei is a new myrmeleontid species found in Baja California Sur state, Baja California Peninsula, Mexico. It is one of the five species in the Paranthaclisis genus, with three species occurring in Mexico. This new species can be easily distinguished by its yellowish-white rostrum, spurial vein and marks on the hindwing, as well as the distinctive features of the male genitalia.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ENTOMOLOGIA
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Rodolfo J. Cancino-Lopez, Fernando Acevedo-Ramos, Atilano Contreras-Ramos
Summary: The species Lainius constellatusNavas is reported for the first time in Mexico, representing the northernmost record of the genus and species in the Americas. The report also provides data on color marks variation and a description of the hypandrium internum. A brief summary of the distribution of species in the subfamily Apochrysinae is provided, with emphasis on the three American genera.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ENTOMOLOGIA
(2022)
Article
Biology
Gabriel Cordero-Martinez, Norman Mercado-Silva, Sandra Garcia de Jesus, Elsah Arce, Andres Ramirez-Ponces, Humberto Mejia-Mojica
Summary: This study examined the specific and taxonomic diversity of fish in the Amacuzac River in Mexico. The results showed an increasing number of non-native species and the persistence of endangered species in the river. Analyzing diversity from two perspectives provides valuable information for understanding the changes occurring in the river and informing future conservation strategies.
REVISTA DE BIOLOGIA TROPICAL
(2022)
